3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit

3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit Bitter (EA)
The 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit, Bitter (MPN FT-30) is designed to support qualitative fit testing programs for tight-fitting respirators. Qualitative fit testing uses a wearer’s ability to detect a test agent (in this case, a bitter-tasting aerosol) to help determine whether an acceptable face-to-respirator seal is achieved during the fit test procedure.

This kit is built to help organizations perform standardized fit testing workflows and includes the essential components commonly used for qualitative testing: a hood and collar assembly to create the test environment, two nebulizers used to dispense solutions, bitter sensitivity solution to confirm the wearer can detect the taste, bitter fit test solution used during the fit test, and laminated user instructions to support consistent repeatable steps over time. The FT-30 kit uses a bitter test solution designed to produce a bitter taste for qualitative detection during the test process.

In occupational and clinical environments where respirator fit testing is part of safety policy and program requirements, a complete apparatus kit helps streamline training, onboarding, and periodic retesting workflows. This product is intended for occupational use settings and is commonly used as part of a respiratory protection program to help meet fit testing performance criteria for respirators under applicable standards.

Key Features:
•Qualitative fit test apparatus kit, bitter
•Includes hood and collar assembly
•Includes two nebulizers
•Includes bitter tasting sensitivity solution and bitter tasting fit test solution
•Includes laminated user instructions
•Meets performance criteria for respirator fit testing under OSHA Respirator Protection requirements
•Not made with natural rubber latex

Benefits:
•Supports standardized qualitative respirator fit testing workflows
•Complete kit format helps reduce setup gaps and missing components
•Laminated instructions support repeat use and consistent training
•Useful for onboarding and periodic retesting as part of a respiratory protection program
•Latex-free construction supports latex-sensitive environments

Specifications:
•Brand: 3M™
•Product Type: Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit
•Solution Type: Bitter
•Test Agent (Bitter): Denatonium benzoate (bitter taste)
•Application: Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit
•For Use With: Respirators (qualitative fit testing workflows)
•Latex-Free: Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex
•Meets Standard: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A (fit testing performance criteria)
•FSA Eligible (Buy UOM): Yes
•FSA Eligible (Primary UOM): Yes
•FSA Eligible (Sell UOM): Yes
•Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant: No
•Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant: No
•Country of Origin: Unknown
•UNSPSC: 46182009
•Minimum Selling/Purchasing Unit: EA
•Minimum Package Qty: 1 EA
•Packaging (Factual): 1 EA
•MPN: FT-30

Application:
Designed for qualitative fit testing using a bitter aerosol challenge agent as part of an occupational respiratory protection program.
•Use the sensitivity solution to confirm the wearer can detect the bitter taste
•Use the fit test solution during the fit test steps to evaluate face-to-respirator seal
•Follow the included instructions to support consistent testing and documentation practices

Warnings:
•For occupational use only
•Use by trained personnel following facility respiratory protection procedures
•Follow the included instructions for use, handling, and storage of solutions and components
•Do not use if any kit component is damaged, missing, or expired